Suspended from work

[ilovemybath]

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Hi all. Everyone keeps telling me to post on legal, so here I am! I don't want to take it to court or anything but I think I could do with knowing my rights a bit, as I'm feeling a bit out of my depth.

Thank you!

they cannot compel you to return and take part in the investigation

But they can continue the investigation in the OP's absence, and pass on their findings to the relevant regulatory body.

I can understand wanting it over and done with, but because it is a regulated profession the reality is that this could take some time.

@Bombardier25966

I know, that's why I asked if it was regulated. And, as it is, they may be able to compel her to take part in the investigation, it depends what it is, what the issue is, what her role was, what her contract of employment says, etc.

Bombardier25966

The investigation continuing is nothing to do with clearing the OP's name its to do with showing that procedures have been followed.

Ok so I have to carry on with it, regardless of resigning - is there anything I can do to speed it up?

You can't speed it up, no.

It's just a mess. It's making me so sad. It's taken away my lifelong career and everything I know.

It hasn't taken it yet OP.
They sound like bastards
You are so resilient.

Thank you.

I feel like a failure.

It has in some ways as it's opened up my eyes to the mess the industry is in and I've chosen to leave. It's bloody hard starting again.

It is, but you will one day look back and see this as a really positive thing because it forced you to make changes.
Read Lifeshocks-it's brilliant. x

That's much easier to digest than the 17 pages of the previous thread!

The fact you have resigned before they have completed the process means you are unlikely to have a case for unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal or similar. It sounds like the process has been poor which may have given you a case but unfortunately it is too late now.

I am a little surprised the union is not representing you. Are you still a member? If you are, I would query this. It may also be worth checking your home insurance to see if that includes legal cover and, if so, whether they can help.

If you have taken more holiday than your entitlement normal practice would be to deduct the difference from your final pay.

I really would speak to an employment lawyer. They may confirm that you don’t have much of a case, but at least you will know.

An initial consultation needn’t be expensive.

You sound ill-advised op. How come your union has allowed you to get in such a mess?